Welcome to Independence Middle School
A U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon for Excellence in Education School
1992-1993 and 1997-1998

School Hours:
7:25 AM to 2:25 PM
BELIEVE!
The theme for Independence Middle School is the acrostic, BELIEVE.  This welcome sign near the IMS entrance depicts the winning student-drawn posters from past school years.  The sign was created by Boy Scouts Brian and Michael Kelley, sons of School Nurse Lori Kelley, as part of their Eagle Scout Project. Have a great school year and don't forget--BELIEVE!
NEW IMS Bus Procedures
This video will explain the NEW IMS Bus Procedures that will take effect Monday, January 30, 2012 for ALL IMS students.
Latest News
 ImPACT Baseline Testing Administered Beginning May 30
All student athletes in grades 6-11 who plan on playing a sport in the 2012-2013 school year are required to have an ImPACT Baseline Test.
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 8th Grade Fun Day Scheduled for June 1
The IMS Eighth Grade Fun Day is scheduled for Friday, June 1 at Bethel Park Stadium.
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 Beginning May 23, You Will Not Be Able To Carry A Negative Cafeteria Balance
Beginning Wednesday, May 23, students will no longer be able to carry a negative cafeteria balance and charge food to their cafeteria accounts.
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 Would You Bring A Smile To A Soldier?
Join a group of IMS students who are committed to bringing a smile to a soldier!
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 Health Department Awards IMS Cafeteria 8 Diamonds!
The IMS Cafeteria received 8 Diamond Awards from the Allegheny County Health Department!
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 Please Stay Out of Old BPHS Campus
The old BPHS campus has been fenced off for major site demolition and construction.  Students and the public are asked to stay out of the fenced areas for safety reasons.
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 New Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures for IMS and BPHS to Take Effect January 30
Please click on the link to learn more about the new student drop-off and pick-up procedures for IMS and BPHS effective January 30, 2012.
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 Are You Missing Eye Glasses?
There are a number of eyeglasses that have been turned into the IMS office.  If you are missing yours, please check there.
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 IMPORTANT REPORT CARD INFORMATION

Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, all report cards, with the exception of kindergarten report cards, will be distributed electronically via EdLine.  Kindergarten report cards will still be distributed in paper form.

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 IMS Earns Keystone Achievement Award for Sixth Consecutive Year
IMS has been awarded the Keystone Achievement Award by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
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 Parents Can Monitor Their Child's Cafeteria Purchases via PayForIt.net
All Bethel Park cafeterias are using the QSP point of sale system. With this new system, parents will able to log on to see what your child is eating Read More >
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Please click here to read more IMS Latest News
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Administration

David Muench, Principal
412-854-8677

George Spalaris, Assistant Principal
412-854-8678
Upcoming Events
Memorial Day--NO SCHOOL
Mon May 28 2012
BOGO Book Fair
Tue May 29 2012
BOGO Book Fair
Wed May 30 2012
BOGO Book Fair
Thu May 31 2012
BOGO Book Fair Ends
Fri Jun 1 2012
Eighth Grade Special Day
Fri Jun 1 2012
Seventh Grade Sundaes
Fri Jun 1 2012
School Calendar
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